Palantir
Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - Commercial
About this role
Palantir is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern in Chicago to tackle real-world challenges by embedding within customer operations. This role focuses on deploying software and AI to solve critical problems, providing interns with substantial responsibility from day one.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with engineers on architecture and design decisions
- Engage with customers to understand their operational challenges
- Develop custom applications and LLM workflows tailored to specific needs
- Manage relationships with stakeholders across various levels
- Drive projects from inception to delivery with real ownership
- Work in small, high-trust teams in high-stakes environments
What they're looking for
- Technical expertise in software development
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Creativity in solution design
- Data analysis and management
- Effective communication skills
- Collaboration in team settings
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Understanding of AI technologies
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with real-world applications
- Opportunity for early responsibility
- Collaboration with talented teams
- Exposure to high-stakes problem-solving
- Real ownership from day one
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Palantir
Palantir builds data platforms and software solutions that help government and enterprise customers tackle complex operational challenges, with a focus on responsible AI governance and privacy. The company is hiring software engineers and interns for forward-deployed customer roles, infrastructure and platform teams, and specialized privacy and civil liberties engineering positions.
- Website
- palantir.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a time you had to understand a complex problem in an unfamiliar domain. How did you approach learning and what was the outcome?
- Describe your experience working directly with non-technical stakeholders or end-users. How did you translate their needs into technical solutions?